Friday, March 14, 2014

I bought a new saddle, bridle, breast collar, reins, saddle pad, girth,
wither strap for the breast collar, and a few other things. In other
words, an entirely new tack set, of the Western variety.

I used to ride western primarily until I learned a bit more about saddle
fit and how my western saddle was damaging my horses back, wherein I
completely overhauled. I jumped in headfirst and bought my horse a set
of English tack, starting with a Wintec dressage saddle with an
easy-change gullet system. I've taken dressage lessons and really
learned how to hold myself in the saddle.

Missing the Western riding, I dug back into it (with a flying leap) and
bought a whole tack set in preparation for the trail riding season. I
applied to the Ohio Horseman's Council (I'm still waiting to hear back
from them) and I've already been out to ride once this season.

The saddle fits well, though it's a smidge long and certainly makes him
look so tiny! But then again, he is tiny! And the breast collar is
definitely too big, I'll have to punch some holes in the straps and get
the wither strap on there when it comes in, which will help hold it up
where it's supposed to be.

Siaga was also so *thrilled* to be my coat hanger for a few minutes
while I prepared to switch out his bridle for his halter. At least I can
100% say that my horse is not afraid of bright blue and white plaid
flannel shirts.

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Disclaimer

By no means do I intend any information here to be used by another person as training methods for a horse. If you attempt anything I do with Siaga or any other horse, you do so at your own expense and discretion.

Meet Siaga

Full name: De Oro Siaga

Stable name: Siaga

Breed: Quarter Horse

Color: Technically, because the black of his legs barely reaches his fetlocks, he's a wild bay.

Stage of being trained: Moving into faster paces. Started with basic seat commands.

Plans for him: I don't know anymore. I want to school him in dressage, but I don't want to compete, at least not right now.